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Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij, who took a trial shot of COVID-19 vaccine last month, tested positive for the virus on Saturday. Confirming the news, Vij tweeted, “I have been tested
Corona positive. I am admitted in Civil Hospital Ambala Cantt. All those who have come in close contact to me are advised to get themselves tested for corona.” Also Read: Haryana: Health
minister Anil Vij given first trial dose of Covaxin On November 20, the 67-year-old politician became the first volunteer from Haryana for Covaxin’s third phase trial. He is also the first
cabinet minister from a state government to volunteer for the trial dose of a potential vaccine against COVID-19. Earlier this week, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh announced that he
will take the first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine from the state after it is cleared by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). After Singh, 1.25 lakh health workers will also receive
the vaccine. Also Read: Captain Amarinder Singh to take first shot of COVID-19 vaccine in Punjab ------------------------- ------------------------- LATEST STORIES -------------------------